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Thursday, 8 October 2026

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The Takeaway

Samsung Electronics reported a record profit of approximately 107.4 trillion won, or $80.1 billion, for the three months leading up to September, nearly eight times higher than the same period a year prior. This surge in profit was driven by a windfall in memory chip sales. Meanwhile, oil prices rose due to concerns over supply from the Middle East, with Brent crude futures increasing by 1.33 per cent to $101.53 a barrel.

Amazon announced a small number of job cuts, primarily within its retail division, coinciding with one of its largest shopping events, the Prime Big Deal Days. In the finance sector, gold prices dropped to a nine-week low, trading near $4,110 an ounce, due to rising tensions and prospects of a rate hike by the end of 2026. Jeff Bezos, founder of Blue Origin, hinted at the possibility of his space company going public in the future, after successfully raising $10 billion from outside investors in its first funding round.

Written by urgent.news from the day's reporting.

AI

AI

Google Cloud introduces Gemini agent to change enterprise work

Google LLC’s Cloud division today introduced Gemini agent, a unified artificial intelligence assistant that can act autonomously, generate code and complete work across any device, including web, mobile and desktop. The new agentic AI experience can be accessed anywhere and through any channel, including the command line, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365 or Slack. It even […] The post Google Cloud…

·siliconangle.com·11 outlets

Google Cloud has unveiled Gemini Agent, an autonomous AI assistant capable of generating code and completing work across various devices. This agent can be accessed through multiple platforms, including web, mobile, desktop, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Slack, and even third-party applications. Google Cloud Chief Executive Thomas Kurian highlighted Gemini's ability to handle knowledge work, create media, and transform ideas into finished products.

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OpenAI annualised revenues $20B less than previously signalled

I’ll be honest, when I first heard about OpenAI’s annualized revenue projections dropping by $20 billion, my initial thought was, “Wow, that’s a massive swing!” It felt like I was watching a high-stakes poker game where the chips suddenly went flying across the table.

·dev.to·5 outlets

Tech

Tech

The Alexa Tablet 12 Pro is Amazon's first full Android tablet — and it might rival the iPad Air

I went hands-on with the Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro, which Amazon describes as ‘the biggest leap’ in tablets it has ‘ever made’.

·techradar.com·8 outlets

Amazon has entered the premium tablet market with its newest offering, the Alexa Tablet 12 Pro. This marks a significant shift from the company's traditional focus on low-cost Fire tablets. The Alexa Tablet 12 Pro supports full Android, enabling access to the Google Play Store and a vast range of apps. It also features built-in Alexa+ integration, providing AI capabilities comparable to Apple's iPad Air and Samsung's Galaxy tablets.

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Asos hackers duped employee in data breach

The hackers behind a threat to leak Asos customer data duped an employee by posing as a “trusted contact,” the fast-fashion group has said. An unknown group shocked Asos’ millions of customers on Tuesday when they published a push notification on the online retailer’s app, claiming to have hacked into the company and threatening a [...]

·cityam.com·7 outlets

Business

Business

Amazon makes fresh job cuts, mainly in retail division

Amazon confirmed on Wednesday it had cut what it said were a small number of jobs, primarily in its Stores unit, which oversees the main e-commerce website.

·myjoyonline.com·10 outlets

Amazon announced on Wednesday that it had reduced its workforce by a small number of employees, primarily in its retail division, which oversees the main e-commerce website. The layoffs, which took place during one of Amazon's biggest shopping days, coincided with the Prime Big Deal Days promotion. The company has been making a series of small reductions since a larger round of 30,000 job cuts began last year and continued into January.

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Starbucks considered buying Chipotle, its CEO's former company

Starbucks worked on a proposal to acquire Chipotle, which would be the largest M&A in the history of the restaurant sector, creating a company that sells $50 billion/year, the Financial Times said. The FT was unable to ascertain the status of the operation or whether the offer was formalized, but the companies have something in common.

·braziljournal.com·5 outlets

Finance & Markets

Finance & Markets

Why are oil prices surging above $104? Hormuz attacks and Hurricane Isaias raise supply fears

Oil prices rise above $104 as Strait of Hormuz tanker attacks and Hurricane Isaias threaten supplies, raising fears of tighter markets and higher energy costs.

·hindustantimes.com·10 outlets

Oil prices surged above $104 on Thursday due to growing concerns about global oil supplies. The main worry is that attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz are reducing the number of ships using this crucial waterway. This has raised fears about whether enough oil can reach global markets. The price of Brent crude, the global benchmark, jumped 4.3% to $104.48 a barrel, pushing oil above the $100-a-barrel level again.

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Oil rises as Middle East supply concerns persist amid shipping attacks

Oil prices rose on Thursday on persistent worries about supply from the key Middle East producing region amid an increase in attacks on shipping in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz . Brent crude futures rose $1.33, or 1.33%, at $101.53 a barrel by 0116 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures gained $1.11, or 1.26%, to $89.39.

·brecorder.com·6 outlets

World

World

Venezuela’s ex-leader Nicolás Maduro charged with conspiracy to commit torture

Prosecutors in the United States have accused Venezuela's former leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, of conspiracy to commit torture.

·myjoyonline.com·15 outlets

The United States has accused Venezuela's former leader, Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores of conspiracy to commit torture. This is in addition to the drug-trafficking and weapons charges they already face, which they have denied. The couple was detained in Brooklyn last January after being seized in a surprise early morning raid at their compound in Caracas, Venezuela's capital.

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UK police agree searches for ex-prince Andrew’s homes ‘unlawful’: Judge

London: Former prince Andrew won a UK legal challenge over searches of his royal homes after police agreed the warrants they obtained were “unlawful”, a High Court judge disclosed Thursday. However, the court in London must still decide whether police can continue to hold the items seized in the raids, with both the judge and police…

·gulfnews.com·13 outlets

Science

Science

List of Canadians who have won the Nobel Prize

Here is a list of Canadians who have won the Nobel Prize: 1923: Frederick G. Banting, Nobel Prize in medicine for the “discovery of insulin.” 1949: William F. Giauque, Nobel Prize in chemistry for “contributions in the field of chemical thermodynamics, particularly concerning the behaviour of substances at extremely low temperatures.” 1957: Former prime minister […]

·toronto.citynews.ca·11 outlets

Frederick G. Banting was awarded the Nobel Prize in medicine in 1923 for his discovery of insulin. William F. Giauque received the Nobel Prize in chemistry in 1949 for his contributions to chemical thermodynamics, particularly concerning substances at extremely low temperatures. Lester Bowles Pearson, as a former prime minister, was honored with the Nobel Peace Prize in 1957 for defusing the 1956 Suez crisis.

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El Nino will intensify, then peak in December: UN

El Nino will intensify even more before peaking in December, the United Nations said Thursday, warning it could be among the strongest witnessed since at least 1950. The naturally occurring weather phenomenon is set to bring higher temperatures to much of the planet, the UN’s weather and climate agency said, with its impact compounding…

·dawn.com·8 outlets

Health & Medicine

Health & Medicine

CS Miano assures tourists Kenya is safe, says Ebola case is isolated

CS Miano spoke on Wednesday during the official opening of the 16th edition of the Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE) at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi.

·capitalfm.africa·6 outlets

NAIROBI, Kenya – Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano has assured tourists that Kenya remains a safe destination despite the recent confirmation of an imported Ebola case. Miano emphasized that the government is closely coordinating with the Ministry of Health to implement all necessary precautionary measures and maintain heightened vigilance to prevent further transmission of the virus. The case has been described as isolated, and Kenya is committed to ensuring visitor safety.

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Suspected Ebola case in Wajir tests negative

Laboratory tests on a suspected Ebola case reported at Habaswein Sub-County Hospital in Wajir South have returned negative, Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi has said. The governor on October 8, 2026, said the patient, a 20-year-old man who travelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo through Uganda to Kenya, was assessed after presenting…

·peopledaily.digital·4 outlets

Culture

Culture

Canadian writer Anne Carson wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature

Canadian poet and writer Anne Carson won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature “for her bold and inventive oeuvre that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literature,” the award-giving body said on Thursday. The prize is awarded by the Swedish Academy and is worth 12 million Swedish crowns ($1.2m). Canadian poet and essayist Carson’s work often…

·dawn.com·13 outlets

Canadian poet and writer Anne Carson has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature, the prestigious recognition announced on Thursday. The Swedish Academy praised Carson's "bold and inventive oeuvre that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literature." The award, which comes with a prize of 12 million Swedish crowns ($1.2m), acknowledges Carson's unique blend of verse, prose, dialogue, and translation.

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Gianni Infantino faces a significant new challenge within FIFA

thenews2.com/Depositphotos Norway files complaint against Infantino On October 6, 2026, the Norwegian Football Federation announced 2 filings concerning FIFA President Gianni Infantino. It asked FIFA’s Ethics Committee and Governance, Audit and Compliance Committee to review questions about leadership conduct and oversight.

·sports.yahoo.com·7 outlets

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